Thursday, July 7, 2016

Hi everyone! I have a huge post for you today in the form of Pahlish. In the past I have split up the collection and duo into different posts but I decided to do one massive review. It's a lot of Pahlish, so let's get right to it!

The Hothouse Flowers Collection, as well as the July 2016 Bohemian Raphsody Duo & LE Charity Polish - Jawsome, will be released Sunday July 10th at 7 pm CST inPahlish's shop.

The Hothouse Flowers Collection polishes will be $10 each, the Duo is $16 for the set (sold together only) and the LE Charity polish is $12 (with $2 going toward the charity of this month, this month it is the Ocean Conservatory).

Formula notes: I think I have stated here before, more than a few times, how much I love Pahlish's polish formula. I rarely have an issue with application and this month was no different. Across the board, everything applied smoothly, with each polish having a nice consistency that wasn't too thick or thin. Almost all the polishes shown were done in two coats (with topcoat) and I didn't have any issues with removal either. I could hype them up more but I will just say that if you need proof, just purchase a few yourself and see for yourself.

Pahlish African Moon
Two coats
Orchid pink creme with shimmering blue micro-flakes
This reminds me a bit of a previous summer color but a better, slightly more edited version of Will-o-the-Wisp.

Pahlish Balloon Flower

Three coats

Lavender creme with shimmering gunmetal micro-flakes

This is a bit similar to the first one but with a slight twist in the cooler toned purple color and the gunmetal flakes. If I had to pick between the two, I think I prefer African Moon a bit more, but that's just because I tend to go for pink over purple.

Oh wow. I really love this mix of dark and brights in the collection. And this has such a beautiful base color. MAGIC.

Pahlish Rum Runner Hibiscus

Two coats

Violet-purple jelly with violet shimmer and ultra-chrome flakes

This cooler toned polish compared to Moth Orchid with a healthy amount of flakes. The flakes have a more copper dominant coloring.

Pahlish Scaramouche

Two coats

Bohemian Rhapsody July 2016 Duo

Deep violet-purple jelly

I can't even with this duo. Bohemian Rhapsody remains my mandatory karaoke closer and I LOVE that Pahlish did a duo inspired by the song. This jelly doesn't look like it will be opaque after the first coat but with the second coat, you will get the coverage you need. I still had a bit of visual nail line but I don't mind it. It doesn't dry that shiny though, you will need to add a layer of topcoat.

Pahlish Fandango

Layered over Scaramouche

Bohemian Rhapsody July 2016 Duo

Topcoat with a mix of ultra-chrome flakes, iridescent glitters, and shimmer

The topper and the jelly base together, perfection worthy of a Queen.

Pahlish Jawsome

Two coats

LE Charity Polish

Taupe crelly with blue/violet shimmer

This will be the first polish in Pahlish's monthly LE charity series with a new polish and organization/cause featured each month! This month $2 per bottle sold will go to Ocean Conservancy.